AUDI A52007 · 3.0L DIESEL

The 2007 Audi A5 presents a clean roadworthiness status based solely on the supplied DVSA MOT records, with the most recent test conducted on 2025-07-09 at 100,810 miles recording zero defects or advisories. The maintenance trend is stable and currently strong. The only recorded failure occurred in October 2016 when the tester flagged a broken offside front coil spring at 72,014 miles, a defect rectified before the pass the following month. No recurring faults, corrosion concerns, or structural advisories appear in the subsequent history. The mileage pattern is notably low for a vehicle approaching nineteen years of age. Between the February 2018 pass at 92,054 miles and the July 2025 pass at 100,810 miles, the vehicle accumulated just 8,756 miles over approximately seven and a half years, averaging roughly 1,170 miles annually during that period. The earlier history shows more conventional usage, with 8,771 miles covered between October 2015 and November 2016. The extended gap between the 2018 and 2025 tests raises the possibility of prolonged stationary periods, which can lead to deteriorated rubber bushes, seized brake calipers, and flat-spotted tyres even when mileage remains low. A buyer should inspect the front suspension carefully despite the clean recent record. The 2016 coil spring failure at 72,014 miles warrants attention to the condition of all four coil springs and their top and bottom seats for any signs of cracking or corrosion, particularly given the vehicle's age. The near-stationary period between 2018 and 2025 means the rear brake calipers and handbrake mechanism should be checked for binding, and all four tyres must be examined for sidewall perishing and date codes regardless of remaining tread depth. The exhaust system and its mountings deserve close scrutiny for corrosion, as prolonged standing accelerates decay in the silencer and pipework. Underbody inspection is advisable to confirm no structural corrosion has developed around the subframes, sills, or suspension mounting points, particularly if the vehicle has been stored on damp ground. The power steering system, including the rack and fluid condition, should be assessed given the extended period of inactivity. A short road test will reveal any binding brakes, uneven tyre wear from standing, or deteriorated suspension bushes that the clean MOT record alone cannot confirm.